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Italian Sausage Burgers w/Garlicky Spinach

I love a big, juicy cheeseburger but they can get boring after a while.  This recipe is one that will definitely take away the boredom and might even be one that I can whip out at a tailgate this football season to change it up a bit! Italian Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach 10 ounces… Continue reading Italian Sausage Burgers w/Garlicky Spinach

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Cantaloupe, Prosciutto, & Arugula Salad

It's been TOO DAMN HOT to cook this week.  When not wearing out my #DoorDash app, I've been looking for as many cold dinner solutions as possible.  I found one I love on Emeril Lagasse's website: http://www.emerils.com. It's easy to throw together and pairs well with pre-cooked, chilled jumbo shrimp or  maybe a sandwich made… Continue reading Cantaloupe, Prosciutto, & Arugula Salad

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Dark Chocolate Cake w/Red Wine Glaze

I keep old copies of Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Cooking Light, Food and Wine, and other cooking magazines for when I want to break out of a recipe rut.  Lately I have been experimenting with wine more in my cooking and baking, but wasn't happy with the texture of the last couple of cakes I'd made,… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Cake w/Red Wine Glaze

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Watermelon Strawberry Caprese Salad

I like to try and make ahead as many of the foods we eat on the 4th of July as I can and this salad, found on Delish.com, is one I can throw together while watching the fools try and eat more hot dogs than each other at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest… Continue reading Watermelon Strawberry Caprese Salad

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Decadent Sunday Brunch!

Dining with girlfriends on Sundays with Champagne.  What's better than that? Well, dining with girlfriends on Sundays at a restaurant that sits at the ocean's edge and serves free flowing Champagne that feeds children with every glass we drink! #OneHopeWine #CaliforniaCelebrationBrutSparklingWine It was a beautiful, clear & sunny, 85º Southern California Sunday, so I dropped… Continue reading Decadent Sunday Brunch!